Uncontrolled stress has been linked to an increased risk of serious health issues such as cardiovascular disease, obesity, type 2 diabetes and autoimmune disorders. Of course, it can also be responsible for mental health problems that naturally affect physical health too. These can include cognitive and memory problems and mental disorders such as depression.
In addition, stress can leave you with an inability to cope with the pressure that life throws at you. Because of that, it can lead to bad habits such as smoking, overeating and alcohol abuse which can all compound the negative health effects.
We all understand that stress is a normal part of life that occurs when the brain perceives a troubling situation that it cannot cope with. However, it can become a problem when you can no longer turn off your brain’s reaction to stress. And while it is true that everyone experiences stress, not everyone manages it the same way – some are better than others. The reasons for this vary and can include genetics and the degree of exposure to stressful situations beginning from when they are in the room.